Kojagari Lakshmi Puja: Festive rush grips Tripura markets

Markets across Tripura are witnessing a shopping surge ahead of Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, with stalls selling idols priced Rs 400–900, flowers, earthen lamps, and firecrackers. Vendors report good sales, though some customers flag rising prices. The Bengali Hindu festival, observed on the Ashwin full moon night, celebrates Goddess Lakshmi as the deity of wealth and prosperity.